Observational researchers are counting the types of verbal and non-verbal communications between
staff and clients at the Department of Health.
During this process they notice that other factors
including the amount of people in the waiting area and race also contribute to the types of
communication. According to the text, what advantage of observational methods suggests looking
beyond an immediate research focus?
a) Person-in-the-social-environment
b) Holistic
c) Eclectic
d) Deduction
b
You might also like to view...
Andrew loses his job because he came to work while he was under the influence of alcohol. He approaches Ron, a social worker, for a counseling session. After a brief conversation with Andrew, Ron says, "It is clear to me that you are in denial about what alcohol is doing to you." This scenario indicates that Ron is:
A) ?judging, criticizing, and placing blame. B) ?trying to convince using logic. C) ?making glib interpretations. D) ?using sarcasm and humor.
Crisis theory maintains that the anxiety which occurs in people undergoing stress is a sign of mental illness
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The following is (are) true about the characteristics of interviews:
A) ?Participants' roles are ambiguous B) ?There is usually no structured purpose or goal C) ?They usually follow a number of sequential steps D) ?All of the above E) ?None of the above
The goal of grassroots tax protests is generally
A) to lower income tax rates. B) to eliminate local sales taxes. C) to reduce property taxes. D) to increase the progressivity of local tax structures.